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John Whelan - HR Director, Military Air Solutions
Warton, UK - John Whelan has been appointed as HR Director of the Military Air Solutions (MAS) business of BAE Systems.
Based at Warton, Lancashire, John joins the Board of MAS to develop and implement the people and organisation aspects of the business’s transformation to meet the challenges set by the UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
John has over 20 years experience in a range of engineering and aerospace companies, joining Matra-Marconi Space (Astrium) in 1994, which became part of BAE Systems at the end of 1999.
He joined BAE Systems’ Head Office in 2001 as Human Resources Director – Resourcing and Development and later HR Director, Organisation Development and Learning. In this role his focus was on the senior leadership development and talent management.
Commenting on his appointment, John said “I am delighted to take on this role at a time when the business is preparing for significant change and look forward to working with colleagues at all levels to add real value to our business performance.”
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defence and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 96,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £15 billion (US $27 billion) in 2006*.
*On a pro forma basis, assuming BAE Systems had owned Armor Holdings Inc for the whole of 2006"
For further information, please contact:
Andy Bunce, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 90) 1772 852714 Mobile: +44 (0) 7801 716448
andy.bunce@baesystems.com
Issued by:
BAE Systems, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6YU, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 384605 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 383947
24hr media hotline: + 44 (0) 7801 717739
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